Penance and Resolve

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

WE TOOK A seat across from each other as I spoke.

"It's not by choice believe me," I snorted, wiping off the tears in a dry laugh.

She chuckled along with me, a sparkle in her eyes as we made tea.

"No?" she hummed.

"No." I replied with another laugh, "Not a fashion statement at all-"

She grinned at this pouring me some hot water.

"I had a feeling it was not exactly your sty